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King Charles III to deploy tiara diplomacy as UK prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit

Windsor Castle staff are setting the 50-meter-long (164-feet-long) mahogany table. Grooms are buffing the hooves of the horses that will pull the royal carriages. And the military honor guard is drilling to ensure every step lands with precision.

2 days ago in Sports

Bengals seeking opinions on Joe Burrow’s toe after injury vs. Jaguars, AP source says

Joe Burrow left the Bengals' locker room on crutches with a boot on his left foot after injuring his toe during the second quarter of Cincinnati's 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Studio’ and Seth Rogen have record-setting Emmys as Noah Wyle and ‘The Pitt’ get top drama wins

Seth Rogen and "The Studio" turned the Emmys into a wrap party, winning best comedy series Sunday and breaking a comedy record for victories in a season with 13, while Noah Wyle and "The Pitt" took the top drama prize.

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JPD Trunk or Treat candy drives start this week

With the continued growth of the annual Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) Trunk or Treat, multiple candy drives begin this week to keep up with the growing demand.

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A-State battles in 24-16 defeat versus No. 14 Iowa State

A-State had their chances to upset the highest ranked team to ever play football in Jonesboro

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Jonesboro students named on SNHU’s summer 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists

Southern New Hampshire University announced its summer 2025 President's and Dean's Lists, with Jonesboro students appearing on both.

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Poetry retreat planned for Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum in November 

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) will host a poetry workshop on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day relocates to Judd Hill Farmers’ Market

The Arkansas State University College of Agriculture’s Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day has a new home.

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Arkansas medical pot sales are smokin’

2025 medical marijuana sales poised to top 2023 record

4 days ago in Sports

Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles, AP source says

Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person with knowledge of the situations told The Associated Press on Friday.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

4 days ago in National

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

4 days ago in National

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say

A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.

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ASU System trustees approve first phase of career readiness center at A-State

The $10.5-million, 20,000-square-foot first phase of the Career Readiness Education & Skills Training Center at Arkansas State University to enhance workforce training in Northeast Arkansas was approved Friday by the ASU System Board of Trustees.

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Aden ROCKS’ first Light the Darkness 5K scheduled in Bay

16-year-old Aden Graham, founder of the nonprofit Aden ROCKS, will be hosting his first Light the Darkness 5K later this month to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month at the Bay Veterans Memorial.

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Jonesboro man accused of sexual assault given $100K bond

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after being accused of having sex with a minor.

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Police investigating ‘concerning comment involving a weapon’ made at Brookland Public Schools

An incident involving a "concerning comment involving a weapon" at Brookland Public Schools on Thursday is under investigation by police.

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Sanders appoints David Peacock to Arkansas State Board of Education

David Peacock has been appointed to the Arkansas State Board of Education, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday.

4 days ago in Sports

Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he's not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.

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Red Wolves open fall slate in Memphis

Entering its third season under head coach Sujay Lama, the Arkansas State women's tennis team is set to kick off its fall slate this weekend at the Memphis Invite.

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12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert

Bad Bunny's residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island's economy and stoked conversations about its identity and struggles. Now, fans from around the world will have a chance to tune in.

12 hours ago in Sports

Many sports fans are unhappy with how much it costs to watch their games, an AP-NORC poll finds

A patchwork of expensive subscriptions, cable packages and password shares is common for many sports fans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, and it leaves them beholden to multiple platforms at a cost no one seems to like.

12 hours ago in Sports

Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings

A barechested Bryce Harper poured a bottle of Champagne over his head, soaking in the Philadelphia Phillies' second consecutive NL East title.